Part I: The DescentTrial Scene 1 of 10
"The heavy iron portcullis groans open. A bitter sulfur draft sweeps down the canyon."

The Gates of the Valley

Dawn breaks over the jagged peaks of the dragon valley. The iron portcullis rises with a deafening screech. Ahead lies a labyrinth of obsidian ridges, sulfuric fog, and centuries of unbonded dragon nests. Behind you, the guards lower their halberds. There is no turning back. How do you step through the threshold?

What do you do, Cadet?

Traits are recorded in secret. Every step echoes through the dragon nests.